I've been to just about every country in the Middle East except Iran, and I'm very committed to not only protecting American security and values there but trying to help achieve a peace that is more than temporary.

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Despite the tough fight, despite all their sacrifice, they continue to stand up for our security and for our values that we hold so dear.

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That is what I want to talk about this evening: how we have strengthened, and continue to strengthen, our national security by adhering to our values and our laws.

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